ER RN
Chesapeake, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (7:00–19:30) | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected | 48-hour contract option available; overtime may be applicable after 48 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:4
• Manage higher acuity assignments including Medical-Surgical hold patients at ratios up to 1:6
• Deliver 1:1 care for stroke patients until admission or through the tPA treatment window, and for STEMI and cardiac arrest patients
• Accurately document and manage patient care using Epic EMR
• Participate in required weekend, floating, and holiday shifts as part of the contract schedule
• Complete required pre-start orientation modules (approximately 3 hours, completed prior to start date)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license must be in hand at the time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required — no exceptions
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• TNCC certification required
• Must pass an EKG/telemetry competency test with a score of 80% or higher (one attempt; no remediation available)
• Must be able to pass standard fit testing; facility cannot accommodate a PAPR — any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate
• No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity patients including STEMI, cardiac arrest, and stroke protocols
• Strong telemetry and EKG interpretation skills, including sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Comfort working in a high-volume ED environment with variable patient acuity

Why Join Us

• Work in a coastal Virginia community offering easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
• Opportunity to work in a structured ED environment with defined acuity-based staffing ratios